‘Supplement’ On CBD Product Label A Bullseye For US Litigants, Says Attorney
Executive Summary
Two CBD marketers warned by FDA in a recent crackdown are targeted in class action complaints alleging they made unsubstantiated health claims and mislabeled ‘illegal drug’ products as supplements. Complaints are a wake-up call to CBD wellness industry to ensure claims are substantiated, as the class action bar is on the prowl following the agency’s 15 warning letter blast in November.
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